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Legal Considerations for U.S. Contractors in Afghanistan
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. U.S. government contractors with operations in Afghanistan are advised to keep an eye on the ever-changing events and adapt as necessary. As the world watched the recent collapse of the Afghan government and how quickly the Taliban took control, concerns about human life and civil ...
Steel Shortage in South Africa
It is common knowledge that there is a shortage of steel supply in South Africa. Many projects are running way behind schedule due to exactly this. One of the main causes of the shortage of steel supply is the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the industry. Many companies are ...
Mandatory Vaccinations in the Workplace
The question whether an employer would able to force an employee to be vaccinated has been asked numerous times without any clear and concise answer. ll employers have suffered severe impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, be it because their business has been negatively impacted or be it continued disruptions in ...
New CDC Mask Guidelines Explained
By Cotney Attorneys and Consultants. What the new and evolving guidelines mean for your business. Throughout the pandemic, there has been a degree of grey area when it comes to following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The new guidance issued on May 13, 2021, is no ...
2021 World Economic Outlook For Construction Part 4
By John Kenney, COO of Cotney, Attorneys & Consultants; CEO of Cotney Consulting; CIO Cotney Capital Corporation Experts expect Latin America's economy to recover in 2021 after enduring its worst recession in recent history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are risks ahead for the construction industry due to muted incomes, ...
The PRO Act and Construction: What Employers Should Know
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Learn what changes could come about if this labor rights law passes through the Senate. On February 6 of last year, The House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. With a majority Republican Senate, however, the bill didn’t make ...
Proactive Management of a Company’s HR Related Risks
By Corné Broodryk, Cotney - Attorneys & Consultants. All projects have various elements of labor legislation in some form or another to govern how the project will be managed. The general and national legislation is straightforward and simple to apply, and its effectiveness has generally been accepted. Where things may become interesting ...
Are You Prepared for OSHA? Part 3
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Part 3: Post-inspection defense and resolution. If you have followed all safety protocols and OSHA guidelines, your inspection may have gone very well. However, if the CSHO has noted violations and it seems that a citation may be issued, there are actions you can take. During the ...
Cotney Capital Corporation Formed to Accelerate Growth in the Construction Industry
Cotney Capital offers investment options for growing companies and a revolutionary incubator program. The Cotney Capital Corporation, a private equity and venture capital company designed to accelerate growth in the roofing and construction industries, is pleased to announce its launch. In addition to offering investment options for growing companies, Cotney Capital ...
How President Biden's Minimum Wage Requirement Will Affect Construction
By John Kenney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. An increased minimum wage of $15 for all federal employees will impact both companies and workers. Newly installed President Joe Biden is moving quickly to increase the minimum wage to $15 for all federal employees, including those working on construction projects. This is likely to ...
